Trudeau meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago after tariff threat discussion
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dined with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, Florida, following Trump's recent threat to impose tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods. Trudeau did not confirm if tariffs were discussed during the meeting. Trudeau described the conversation as "excellent" but avoided questions about tariffs. The proposed tariffs could significantly impact U.S.-Canada trade, raising prices on various goods. Earlier, Trudeau warned that the tariffs would harm both Canadian and American consumers. Meanwhile, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum downplayed Trump's tariff threat, stating that Mexico aims to maintain open borders.